The National Diabetes Services Scheme has finalised their health professional webinar schedule, providing two educational webinars each month. The webinars will take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm. Register here
We welcome you to join this online workshop from wherever you are across Australia. An Acknowledgement of Country demonstrates respect for the traditional custodians of the land on which a meeting or event is being held. It recognises the continuing relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their Country. It is important to start meetings, events, and professional gatherings with an Acknowledgement, and delivering a thoughtful, personalised Acknowledgement is an opportunity to express your, and your organisations, respect for Aboriginal people, Country, and Culture. This workshop will help you start thinking about what an Acknowledgement of Country means....
If you regularly host meetings, deliver workshops, give presentations, or are involved in other professional gatherings, this workshop is for you. The content is not specific to WA, so anyone from across Australia is invited. An Acknowledgement of Country demonstrates respect for the traditional custodians of the land on which a meeting or event is being held. It recognises the continuing relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their Country. It is important to start meetings, events, and professional gatherings with an Acknowledgement, and delivering a thoughtful, personalised Acknowledgement is an opportunity to express your, and your organisations,...
You are invited to register to attend a free webinar on Asthma and Pregnancy presented by Asthma WA Clinical Nurse Specialist Kate Hipwell. Register for our webinar to learn more: Management of asthma pre, during and post pregnancy Identify goals and steps to effectively manage asthma in pregnancy Understand the maternal and perinatal risks associated with asthma during pregnancy Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Asthma WA, Clinical Nurse Specialist Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with dial-in details. Register HERE
World Suicide Prevention Day is an annual awareness day held on the 10th of September every year. This year StandBy Pilbara, with support from the Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance and the Town of Port Hedland, will be hosting a Reflective vigil on Friday 8th of September from 6pm at the Cemetery Beach Park. Below is some information on World Suicide Prevention Day from the World Health Organisation: “Creating Hope Through Action” Suicide is a major public health problem with far-reaching social, emotional and economic consequences. It is estimated that there are currently more than 700 000 suicides per year worldwide,...
WAAC is holding monthly lunchtime health sessions for anyone who works in sexual health or a related field to gain updates and insights about HIV and STIs. Every second Wednesday of the month at 12.30pm, tune in on Teams for a 30–40-minute information session on topics surrounding HIV, sexual health and WAAC services. There will be time for questions and discussion. The aim of these sessions is to give you the tools and information you need to support your staff and/colleagues in the sector and promote important health messaging. Date: Second Wednesday of each month, next session - Wednesday 14 September...
This Rural Health West CPD workshop is designed to assist health professionals to develop and practise skills essential in unexpected crises, particularly with problem airways. Delivered in WA Country Health Service facilities, this workshop has a heavy emphasis on teamwork and the organisation of medical emergency teams incorporating presentations, skill stations and scenario-based crises with simulation manikins (SimMan and baby). Eligibility: GP anaesthetists and theatre staff. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Should places be available, emergency department doctors and nurses are invited to register. Length: One day – 8.00am-4.30pm Cost: $50 The cost of this workshop is...
The Kidsafe WA team is excited to be travelling to the Pilbara region this month to deliver their free community workshops and primary school incursions. To have Kidsafe WA visit your school or organisation, please email Tracy@kidsafewa.com.au or call 0428 875 503. Many thanks to Horizon Power for supporting these visits.
Education topic: Management of paediatrics diabetes in a remote setting, strategies for patient care and joint care arrangements to improve patient outcomes. The Pilbara Health Professional Network invites our local health professionals to our Karratha Diabetes Education event. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from the Perth Children’s Hospital travelling diabetes team. They will be discussing diabetes management (type one and two and other endocrine conditions) to upskill local practitioners on new technology and strategies for managing people with diabetes, especially in a rural context. Perth Children’s Hospital travelling diabetes team: Dr Vinutha Shetty Paediatric endocrinologist Nola Harrington Diabetes...
The National Diabetes Services Scheme has finalised their health professional webinar schedule, providing two educational webinars each month. The webinars will take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm. Register here
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